Chinese hackers launched worldwide cyberattacks using DeepSeek and AI tools

According to a report prepared by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, state-linked Chinese hackers carried out cyberattacks against more than 200 organizations worldwide using popular artificial intelligence models, including DeepSeek.

According to a report by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, state-linked Chinese hackers launched a massive wave of cyberattacks targeting governments and businesses worldwide. These attacks were carried out in a short span of just 11 days by utilizing artificial intelligence tools, including the popular DeepSeek model.

This campaign demonstrated that artificial intelligence technologies allow hackers to conduct operations at a much larger scale that previously required significantly more manpower. According to CrowdStrike data, the attacks targeted over 200 organizations globally.